Ocean World Travel

Destinations

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Africa South Africa is an exhilarating, spectacular and complex country. With its post-apartheid identity still in the process of definition, there is undoubtedly an abundance of energy and sense of progress about the place. Travellers too are returning to a remarkable land that has been off the trail for way too long. The infrastructure is constantly improving, the climate is kind and there are few better places to see Africa's wildlife. But if you want to understand the country, you'll have to deal with the full spectrum.		Far East & Indian Ocean Adventure looms large in this vast and steamy archipelago, where the best of southeast Asia's spicy melange simmers tantalisingly. Heady scents, vivid colours, dramatic vistas and diverse cultures spin and multiply, their potent brew leaving your senses reeling. Indonesia's cities are in a constant state of urban evolution, where dense populations, technology and construction live in hectic symbiosis. But most of the archipelago's territory remains unexplored, concealing a wealth of cultures and a myriad of landscapes.
Alaska It isn't just the mountains, sparkling lakes or glaciers that draw travellers to Alaska but the magic in the land, its mystical boreal pull. It's a place that ignites the imaginations of people who live in the city but long to wander in the woods. The expansive grandeur of the state will help you put the size of your snowshoes in perspective as you marvel at the sight of a brown bear at full amble, or kayak past a tidewater glacier shedding icebergs the size of small cars. And it needn't cost you a fortune		Mediterranean Once away from the holiday costas, you could only be in Spain. In the cities, narrow twisting old streets suddenly open out to views of daring modern architecture, while spit-and-sawdust bars serving wine from the barrel rub shoulders with blaring, glaring discos. Travel is easy, accommodation plentiful, the climate benign, the people relaxed, the beaches long and sandy, the food and drink easy to come by and full of regional variety. More than 50 million foreigners a year visit Spain, yet you can also travel for days and hear nothing but Spanish.
Australasia Australia's biggest attraction is its natural beauty. The landscape varies from endless sunbaked horizons to dense tropical rainforest to chilly southern beaches. Scattered along the coasts, its cities blend a European enthusiasm for art and food with a laid-back love of sport and the outdoors. Visitors expecting to see an opera in Sydney one night and meet Crocodile Dundee the next will have to re-think their grasp of geography in this huge country. It is this sheer vastness that gives Australia - and its diverse population - much of its character.		Middle East & The Nile Syria's historic sites rival those of its Middle Eastern neighbours;Syria also lays claim to the oldest continuously occupied city (Damascus vies for the title with Aleppo), the spunkiest Crusader castle (Krak des Chevaliers) and the best preserved Roman theatre (in Bosra). In the fifth century BC Herodotus wrote of Egypt that 'nowhere are there so many marvellous things...nor in the world besides are to be seen so many things of unspeakable greatness' - and not too much has changed. The Sphinx, the Nile, ancient Luxor, the pyramids - Egypt's scope is glorious. It's not just the Pharaonic monuments that have drawn travellers to this country since long before the birth of Christ - it's the legacy of the Greeks, Romans and early Christians, and the profusion of art and architecture accumulated from centuries of successive Islamic dynasties.
Baltic St. Petersburg, Estonia, Stockholm & Copenhagen are rich in culture of music, art and theatre these Baltic Beauties are connected by the same sea. Spend a couple days exploring the wonders of Russia with unspoilt vistas of palaces, bridges & domes, the ex-soviet run museums are abundent with treasures from Russia's rich past heritage. In Estonia, Tallinns old town marvels in the outstanding older style of architecture, a legacy of the hundreds of years under Russian occupation. Baltic cruises sail from May through to December with regular departures from Southampton & Dover.		Pacific People come to French Polynesia to live it up in stylish resorts, scuba dive in lagoons teeming with tropical fish, gorge on the unique mix of French and Polynesian cuisine and, basically, experience a little French chic mixed with South Pacific charm. For more than 200 years, Tahiti has represented the tropical-paradise myth for Europeans. It's French Polynesia's biggest, most famous and historically interesting island, but the glossy pictures that you see in travel agents' windows are quite likely to be some other French Polynesian island. Hawaii - the Aloha State - welcomes and seduces visitors with its plumeria-scented sea breezes and tropical warmth. This is where East merges with West in a blur of hula and hip-hop, soap operas and creation myths, junk food and Japanese tea ceremonies, Shinto shrines and surf clubs.
Black Sea The Black Sea is the world's most isolated sea-connected to the Oceans via the Mediterranean Sea through the Bosphorus, Dardanelle and Gibraltar straits, and linked with the Sea of Azov in the northeast through the Kerch Strait. It is bordered by Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania. Since the Tsars began abandoning Moscow to holiday here in the 19th century, Yalta has been a magnet for people with taste and, it has to be said, in many cases with money. Istanbul is where old meets new, and where Asia and Europe collide, built upon seven hills it served as the capital of Turkey to three different empires.		Polar Regions Reykjavík boasts all the trappings of a modern European city, dusted over with eccentric Icelandic spirit. Thriving cafes, high-energy pubs and clubs, and a brightly coloured old town with rows of wood-and-corrugated-tin houses cluster together in the compact city centre. The barren lava fields that surround Iceland's international airport are an eye-grabbing introduction to this near-Arctic island, belched out of the mouths of volcanoes (some still active), awash in midnight sun from May to August, glistening with glaciers, geysers, hot springs and waterfalls.
Canaries The outdoor lover's winter playground, the walker's paradise and the beach bum's dream come true. When it comes to variety the Canary Islands are in a class of their own from sand dunes to snow peaked mountains and from volcanoes to verdant forests, even through to the world's largest volcanic crater. From the vibrant Tenerife nightlife to the rich unspoilt beauty of the nearby La Gomera rich in natural beauty and unspoilt by the ravages of tourism. The Canary Islands may best be known for stunning balmy beaches and its mild winter climate but a cruise around the Canaries will help you experience the varied landscapes and natural wonders which make up this incredible archipelago.		Scandinavia Norway is a ruggedly beautiful country of mountains, fjords and glaciers. The 'Land of the Midnight Sun' has delightfully long summer days, pleasantly low-key cities, unspoiled fishing villages and rich historic sites that include Viking ships and medieval stave churches. Norway prizes its stunning natural wonders and retains a robust frontier character unusual in Europe. It's not all frozen tundra, either. The temperate south includes rolling farmlands, enchanted forests and sunny beaches as well as the dramatic Western Fjords.
Caribbean As the main fly - cruise departure point Barbados sits almost a hundred miles east of its closest neighbour, so when the Spaniards, Danes, French and others were busy fighting over the rest of the Caribbean, Barbados sat back with its Pimm's on ice, remaining solidly British. Popular ports include St. Kitts, St.Lucia, St. Vincent, St. Maarten, Tortola, Aruba, Antigua to name but a few each has its own unique caribbean flavour, golden sands and electric blue seas no wonder it makes a perfect cruise holiday with year round sunshine.		South America For hundreds of years, Brazil has symbolised the great escape into a primordial, tropical paradise, igniting the Western imagination like no other South American country. From the mad passion of Carnaval to the immensity of the dark Amazon, it is a country of mythic proportions. Perhaps it's not quite the Eden of popular imagination, but it's still a land of staggering beauty. There are stretches of unexplored rainforest, islands with pristine tropical beaches, and endless rivers. And there are the people themselves, who delight the visitor with their energy and joy.
Central America While Panama is known mostly for its famous canal dubbed the 'world's greatest shortcut' linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the country's natural attractions offer an irresistible lure to far-sighted travelers, with dense rainforests conserving Panama's extraordinary biodiversity. This oft-overlooked country offers some of the finest birding, snorkeling and hiking in the Americas. The vibrant mexican city of 'Acapulco' welcomes visitors from all over the world, from stunning beaches to its world famous cliff jumpers at La Quebrada. Nestling between Costa Rica's Tilaran & Talamanca mountain ranges 'Puntarenas' boasts numerous white & yellow golden sandy beaches the coastline is renowned for its fish rich coral reefs ideal for snorkeling or diving.		Transatlantic They don't come any bigger than the Big Apple - king of the hill, top of the heap, New York, New York.It's got its fair share of the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses, but it also has world-class museums, big statues, even bigger buildings, outrageous excess, and a whole lot of whooo-wheee! New York is a densely packed mass of humanity and all this living on top of one another makes the New Yorker a special kind of person. It's hard to put a finger on what makes the place buzz so hard, but the city's hyperactive rush keeps drawing more and more people to it. Why not extend your holiday with a hotel stay in the city that never sleeps, and enjoy a shop til you drop on the bustling main street.
Europe What better way to visit Amsterdam one of the best loved cities in Europe, after a long scenic cruise down the River Ij you arrive at the modern cruise terminal. Trams run frequently from just outside the terminal or its a short 15min walk into the city. Cherbourg is a popular gateway to France from the UK is home to one of the busiest ferry terminals. Visiting cruise ships moor at the 'transatlantic terminal' originally built in 1933, this is also home to the 'La Cite de la Mar' which shows the many facets of underwater exploration, the ocean section houses the largest aquarium in Europe. The main reason to visit Zeebruge is to go to Bruges, famous for it's cobbled streets, canals and for those with a sweet tooth 'Chocolate' . As this is Belgium, connoisseurs will enjoy the wonderful array of beers on offer and several tours will either visit a 'chocolatier' or a brewery ending of course in some tastings.		United Kingdom The beauty of the British Isles from dramatic cliffs to endless beaches is perfectly captured by cruising the UK, new horizons greet you everyday! there really is no better way to explore the wonders of Britain, Scotland & Ireland, of course not forgetting the channel isles. From the bleak tranquility of the Shetland Isles to the bustling streets of Belfast a real contrast of life and culture awaits you, enjoying glimpes of days gone by along with moving history and abundent marine life from seals to puffin's its plain to see sometimes the best things in life are right in front of your nose!